by Glenny on July 12th, 2009

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What is the origin of stuck?

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  • by Siyanor on July 12th, 2009

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    Stuck- past participle of to stick

    OE Stick-> OE stician = OHG stehhan (prick, stab)-> Germ. stik- (pierce, be sharp) -> IE steig- = Gr. stizein (prick), stigme, stigma, (stigma) -> L. stigare from instigare (to instigate).

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